Identify a plant

On the mobile version

1. From the Identification tab, take one or more photos of the plant or import them from your gallery.

2. Select the type of organ photographed (leaf, flower, fruit, etc.).

3. Pl@ntNet will offer a list of possible identifications, ranked by order of certainty.

On the web version

1. Click on Identify and send one or more photos of the plant.

2. Specify the organs visible in your images.

3. Pl@ntNet will generate a list of possible identifications, also ranked by order of certainty.

Explore and validate suggestions

From the suggestions provided by Pl@ntNet, you can:

• Explore the image galleries shared by other users.

• Consult the species sheets to compare characteristics and refine your choice.

Once the species is identified, validate your choice and share your observation with the community.

And if you hesitate to share your observations, keep in mind that:

• Your data will be reviewed and validated by other users.

• Only shared observations can contribute to citizen science projects and enrich the Pl@ntNet database.

Tips for optimizing your identifications

• Take sharp and well-lit photos.

• Photograph several organs of the plant (leaf, flower, fruit, etc.) to maximize accuracy.

• Frame your photos so that the characteristics of the plant are clearly visible.